digital technology
Americannoun
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the branch of scientific or engineering knowledge that deals with the creation and practical use of digital or computerized devices, methods, systems, etc..
advances in digital technology.
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a digital device, method, system, etc., created by using this knowledge.
the invention of the internet and other digital technologies.
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the application of this knowledge for practical ends, as in digital communications and social media.
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Etymology
Origin of digital technology
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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But the company’s position in China has rapidly eroded in recent years amid fierce competition from local electric-vehicle makers with more advanced digital technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The finance ministry said that even the title of the work area -- "environmental impact of digital technology" -- had proved a "red line" for the American side.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
AI enters a culture already sliced and diced by the double-edged sword of digital technology.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The work was commissioned as part of a wider project by the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport to explore the use of digital technology to assess visitor numbers at non-ticketed events.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
In addition to comparing digital technology to food, there is another compelling analogy.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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